- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- India
- Colombo
- Ahmednagar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombo, Sri Lanka compared to Ahmednagar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 8% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 300 ₨ (₨126) | ₨100 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 675 ₨ (₨283) | ₨300 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 ₨ (₨148) | ₨100 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 182 ₨ (₨76) | ₨40 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 202 ₨ (₨84) | ₨54 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 249 ₨ (₨104) | ₨29 | + 266% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 815 ₨ (₨341) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 309 ₨ (₨129) | ₨130 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 132 ₨ (₨55) | ₨29 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 183 ₨ (₨77) | ₨180 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,225 ₨ (₨513) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 219 ₨ (₨92) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 61 ₨ (₨26) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 163% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 127,858 ₨ (₨53,573) | ₨12,607 | + 325% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 60,478 ₨ (₨25,341) | ₨10,000 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,846 ₨ (₨3,706) | ₨2,000 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 36,730 ₨ (₨15,390) | ₨5,046 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,178 ₨ (₨7,197) | ₨4,000 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,423 ₨ (₨1,853) | ₨500 | + 271% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,635 ₨ (₨1,942) | ₨200 | + 871% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 66,388 ₨ (₨27,817) | ₨30,000 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,563 ₨ (₨9,454) | ₨10,000 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 525 ₨ (₨220) | ₨90 | + 145% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 216 ₨ (₨91) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 75% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,476 ₨ (₨2,713) | ₨1,000 | + 171% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,245 ₨ (₨2,198) | ₨1,500 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,782 ₨ (₨4,518) | ₨1,500 | + 201% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,314 ₨ (₨2,227) | ₨1,500 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 29% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 ₨ (₨1,676,017) | ₨1,000,000 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 120 ₨ (₨50) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 ₨ (₨629) | ₨500 | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 428 ₨ (₨180) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 0% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 330 ₨ (₨138) | ₨300 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 419 ₨ (₨176) | ₨500 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,420 ₨ (₨595) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 699 ₨ (₨293) | ₨200 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 442 ₨ (₨185) | ₨125 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 474 ₨ (₨199) | ₨100 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 244 ₨ (₨102) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 128 ₨ (₨53) | ₨50 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 686 ₨ (₨287) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 22% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,689 ₨ (₨1,127) | ₨250 | + 351% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ₨ (₨419) | ₨250 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,385 ₨ (₨999) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 ₨ (₨1,048) | ₨500 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 886 ₨ (₨371) | ₨100 | + 271% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 401 ₨ (₨168) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 ₨ (₨84) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 20,599 ₨ (₨8,631) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.66 ₨ (₨1.11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,113 ₨ (₨885) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 700 ₨ (₨293) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 865 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least ₨47,777
(114,024 ₨)
in Colombo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨34,000
in Ahmednagar.
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